Assistant Coach Women's Tennis

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial socio-economic and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Assistant Coach - Womens Tennis position. The Assistant Coach - Womens Tennis is a full-time 12-month position.

The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $ per year.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors including but not limited to relevant education training and experience tenure status and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Assistant Coach - Womens Tennis supports the teams Head Coach in all aspects of the programs operation. This includes student-athlete development recruiting team logistics and compliance. The role requires flexibility to work some nights weekends and to travel overnight for away games and tournaments. The Assistant Coach - Womens Tennis takes appropriate actions to support a diverse student body and workforce and participates in the Colleges efforts to create a respectful inclusive and welcoming environment.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Coaching & Athlete Development -

• Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices.
• Provide technical instruction skill development and individual feedback to student-athletes.
• May provide preparation and logistical support for games and tournaments. - Foster an environment focused on growth accountability and team cohesion.

Recruitment

• Assist with the identification evaluation and recruitment of prospective student-athletes.
• Communicate with recruits and their families through phone email and in-person visits.
• Coordinate and participate in on-campus recruiting visits and events.
• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with institutional conference and NCAA guidelines.

Team Operations & Logistics -

• Manage team travel logistics including transportation lodging and meals for away contests.
• Drive college vehicles to practices games and tournaments as necessary. - Assist in equipment management and inventory control.

Administrative & Compliance Support

• Maintain records related to team activities recruiting and travel.
• Assist the Head Coach with administrative tasks and program planning as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree or in lieu of a degree 4 years of relevant experience
• Collegiate playing and/or coaching experience (collegiate or competitive level preferred)
• Understanding of the role of athletics in a competitive academic environment.
• Valid drivers license and ability to drive college vehicles; must successfully complete the Five College Risk Management driver credentialing program
• Willingness and availability to work nights weekends and travel overnight as required
• Successful completion of required pre-employment physical and lift test background and reference checks